Swatara State Park

Category: State park

Address: 1450 Suedberg Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963, USA

Phone: +17178656470

Reviews

Dorothy Maurer

Jul 24, 2022

Great place to go hiking. Go see the Borden Cabin and walk through it to the back and check out the waterfall it's a really nice site to see and a nice walk in the woods as well.

Al Giles

Apr 4, 2022

Lived near this SP for 3 years & never explored. Finally took the time to begin last week & I'm so glad I did!! Can't wait to get back & discover more trails!!!

Alexandra Nusawardhana

Oct 15, 2021

Beautiful trails that are a pretty easy hike! We went up to the waterfall and there’s also a small house where people can eat lunch/picnic. There’s a few bridges on the hike and some nice spots to stop by the creek. Also passed by a cute little peach stand on the way there, but forgot the name of it!

Jae Blëü

May 17, 2021

On 4/28/2021, my future Husband proposed to me on a rock, in the middle of the waterfall which, is the epicenter of a large picturesque window, set in the main room of Mr. Bordner's hand-hewn log Cabin. I often reminisce of my own breathtaking moment that day my beloved, Stephen, surprised me by his humbled romanticism. πŸ₯° While bikes, horses & leashed fur babies are welcome, it's a mild to moderate hike along the trail up the to the cabin. Once there, you'll certainly appreciate the history (framed upon the walls inside) of the Cabin, as the soothing sounds of the water falls just a few feet away. A cabin setting with peacefull views, guaranteed to take your breath away, too!! Safe trails to all! πŸ˜‰πŸ’πŸ‘‹πŸ‘

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Questions & Answers

Does this park have grills?

Kb Nolt | Dec 24, 2019
Zach Zimmerman | Dec 25, 2019

Yep! It has a number of charcoal grills

Are the leaves changing in this area as of Oct 2?

C Williams | Oct 24, 2020
Brian Horning | Oct 25, 2020

Yes. Black walnuts, locusts, and some maples are showing color.

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When will the park reopen???? It was closed today because of flooding

Terri Yocklovich | Dec 24, 2019
Nevin Zimmerman | Dec 25, 2019

Yes it is open.

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Am I aloud to camp here overnight?

Ben Fertenbaugh | Dec 24, 2018
Kathy Turner | Dec 25, 2018

Twin pines is a very nice camping place on 72. Tent, rv & cabins. Cross 72 & you are in swatara park. LickDale campground is also nice .

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Can you swim here

john phillips | Dec 24, 2017
Drewena Knighton | Dec 25, 2017

I really do not know i was passing through

Is there hunting? Is it safe to come for a trail ride?

Connie Probst | Oct 24, 2020
Scott Strauss | Oct 25, 2020

Yes there is hunting, but you're perfectly safe to go trail riding!

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Are there bathrooms anywhere?

Megan Hunsinger | Sep 24, 2020
David Berrios | Sep 25, 2020

There are porta- potties in p/lot, and at on of the Park Ranger Stations. Where the bike trails begin.

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Is it 3 miles to the cabin or 3 miles round tri

Jeannine Cox | Aug 25, 2020
Stacey Breslin | Aug 26, 2020

If you park at Sand Siding Road it's about 3 miles round trip

Can we use Drones to take Photos and Videos?

Nava Raaz | Jun 26, 2020
D Mess | Jun 27, 2020

As always you must download the B4UFLY first to see if you are able to fly there. You may also need FAA clearance with the control tower in a lot of areas. With this being so close to the the gap it may be restricted airspace. Air maps is another great flight tool.

Are dogs allowed?

Ana Gonzalez | Mar 28, 2020
D Mack | Mar 29, 2020

Yes,just have to clean up after them

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Are they trails we can hike without fear of hunters

Karin Guerrini | Dec 24, 2019
Lori Rabuck | Dec 25, 2019

I don't feel there's any guarantee that you won't run into any hunters this time of year. I would suggest wearing florescent orange if walking now.

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On what trail is the old cabin and waterfall? On sand siding trail or the trout run trail?

Serge was here | Dec 24, 2019
Linda Minnich | Dec 25, 2019

Border's cabin is on sand siding trail. A beautiful place to visit.

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Is there designated horseback trails

Debra Billman | Dec 24, 2019
Tim Clark | Dec 25, 2019

It is the same trail, but horses to the left.

Is the Sand Sliding trail open? Drove past in June there were closed signs.

Tamara Ramos-Sadel | Dec 24, 2019
Chantal Moyer | Dec 25, 2019

Yes.

Is there camping along that section of the Appalachian Trail?

Dilly Dally Dale | Dec 24, 2019
Tom Roe | Dec 25, 2019

While there is no camping allowed in the park, the Appalachian trail cuts through Swatara State Park, State Game Lands 80, and a State Game lands to the north, just up Gold Mind Road. There's an old rail trail along a creek called Evening Branch that leads to a Reservoir to the East and an abandoned town to the West. At this town, called Rausch Gap, there's an intersection with the Appalachian trail. There is single night camping allowed there as long as you're a hiker. If you want to go Primitive camping, I recommend a PA state Forest run by the PA DCNR.

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What’s the rule on driving on the unmarked roads? I was there for the first time a few weeks ago and wanted to see where they took me but was unsure of the laws around it

derelique85 | Dec 24, 2019
Tom Roe | Dec 25, 2019

All the roads that look like they are blocked off are closed to traffic. The only original road that's open is an old road called Old State Road that leads to the parking lot by the bridge where it meets the Appalachian trail. This is a park for hiking and biking. The roads are NOT for driving.

Is there mountain bike trails here

Justin | Dec 24, 2018
TED B | Dec 25, 2018

Yes at bottom of state Park lane

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What is the mountain bike ridding like?

Christian Cox | Dec 24, 2018
Eric Heishman | Dec 25, 2018

Great! Beginner to intermediate rolling trails, well labeled, total of 9 mile loop in all

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How do I get to the fossil pit as I can't put it in my gps thanks

david Miller | Dec 24, 2018
steve dienno | Dec 25, 2018

The fossil pit is on "Bear Hole Trail" about a mile from "Swopes Valley trail head" parking lot. On the left .

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What road did I turn on for the horse parking

Mindy Cook | Dec 24, 2019
Tom Roe | Dec 25, 2019

There is designated Horse Trailer parking on State Park road and Sand Siding road. I'd recommend those areas over Bear Hole Trailhead.

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Is there a park office?

Mike | Jan 9, 2021
Nicole Calderone | Jan 10, 2021

Not at the swatara rim trail but I did see some where there's a ranger station

Is there a disc golf course in this park?

bonnie hannan | Aug 5, 2021
Tina Melkowits | Aug 6, 2021

I took a trail to the cabin. Didn't see any signs for disc golf.

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Can you go swimming AND is it Opened to go swimming?

Bucky Mcbuster | Jul 6, 2021
Vincent Ringer | Jul 7, 2021

Heavy rains turned me back from visiting. I regret that I cannot answer.

Does this park offer camping and fishing

Garry Reigle | Jun 6, 2021
Laura Shirk | Jun 7, 2021

Fishing yes no camping

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Has anyone been able to coin shoot, would I be able to use my medal detector

Ryan Engers | Apr 7, 2021
Ryan Engers | Apr 8, 2021

Thank you very much. Either way getting out for a day up there will be nice I'm sure

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